A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4001669 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4003577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 4001492 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8044 time: 2020-04-07 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134f33f8a58a560b311f06ffc5188e8c06870a2afdca60d04daade9827c46e56Block Operator
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